LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Corbett Storyk upon the occasion
of receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, the most prestigious
of Scouting honors, on May 23, 2009

WHEREAS, Corbett Storyk, through his diligence and rigorous efforts, has
achieved Scouting's highest and most prestigious rank, Eagle Scout; the
Eagle Court of Honor ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009, in
Johnston-Iorio Park in Highland, New York; and
WHEREAS, Corbett Storyk is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 70
of Highland, New York; and
WHEREAS, America has achieved her greatest heights of glory through
the dedication, determination and tireless efforts of the outstanding
citizens of this Nation; and
WHEREAS, It is only with the continued diligence and devotion of our
youth, tomorrow's leaders, that America will maintain her glory; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America and its members are dedicated to
the development of character and leadership in the youth of this Nation;
and
WHEREAS, The highest achievement of leadership in Scouting, earned by
only five percent of all Boy Scouts, is the distinguished rank of Eagle
Scout; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has been involved in Scouting for
many years, has lived up to Scouting's ideals and has attained all of
the necessary achievements, including completion of a community service
project, which was successfully planned, developed and executed; and
WHEREAS, For his project, Corbett Storyk constructed three information
kiosks located in Johnston-Iorio Park overlooking the Hudson River; he
built them for Walkway over the Hudson, a not for profit organization
that is working on restoring the oldest railroad bridge over the Hudson
River to become the connection walkway for the rail trails on both sides
of the river connecting the two counties; this will create a wonderful
destination for exercise and family outings as well as preserving a
historic landmark for all to enjoy; and
WHEREAS, Corbett Storyk's perseverance in rising through the ranks to
Eagle Scout is a strong indication of his ability to master difficult
tasks; his accomplishment will enable him to emerge as a leader, fully
equipped to meet the challenges of today's complex society; and
WHEREAS, This new Eagle Scout is a credit to his family, his school,
his community, his State and his Nation, and no doubt his future will be
filled with accomplishments of equal importance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations, in
recognition of the significance of this meritorious achievement, to
congratulate and honor Corbett Storyk on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Corbett Storyk.